Battlefield Heroes: The Newcomer Guide:

This guide is originally from Battlefield Heroes Official Site, which was posted by U-238. Through this guide, maybe you
can learn more about Battlefield Heroes. Both Newcomers and Veterans alike are
welcome to brush up on their Battlefield basics. This guide is sure to help you
on your way to becoming a true Battlefield Hero.

The Newcomer GuideBy U-238

Battlefield Heroes

Battlefield Heroes or, as many like
to call it ‘Heroes’ or 'BFH' is a new step in the Battlefield franchise, it is
mostly aimed at casual gamers or gamers who like funny, cartoony and not too
serious game play. It is not made to replace previous Battlefield titles, like
Battlefield 2. In Heroes we have two factions fighting on the virtual
battlefield against each other: The ‘National Army’ and the ‘Royal
Army’.

You can create up to four Heroes and it
is currently NOT possible to delete them.However, you can buy more slots so
you can create more, new Heroes. Simply click on the "Get more Hero slots"
button on your profile page.

Factions

Both Factions are equal when it comes to
balance. They might use different weapons, but these weapons match each other in
strength, ammo, speed, etc.So, for example: the heavy machine gun of the
National Army does the same damage as the heavy machine gun of the Royal
Army.The only way the factions differ, is in the way they look, so you will
recognize them by their apparel, the way they walk and so on.Just remember
that if it has a red name above it, SHOOT IT!You can easily recognize your
friends by their names written in blue above their heads and the big blue cross
when you aim at them.

There are three different classes in Heroes. We have the
Gunner, the Soldier and the Commando.Every class has its special features,
but they all have some things in common.They can all carry two weapons, and
one explosive to use against vehicles or careless infantry.They all are able
to use every single vehicle type and they all have special Abilities, but the
Abilities are different for each class.

The level cap (highest level you
can reach) at the moment is level 30.On the way up, you will earn Hero
Points (see Hero Points section in this guide) and unlock new clothing for Valor
Points and Battlefunds.Currently you do not unlock new weapons.

The Gunner

The Gunner is the heavy
weapon guy, he has more health than the other classes and carries the BIG guns,
like the anti-tank rockets and machine guns. Machine guns are most effective in
close-range fights.He might be the slowest of the different Heroes, but he
has the most health, a ranged anti-tank weapon and generally packs a HUGE
punch.

Their Abilities are:

Frenzy Fire – Your machine gun
becomes more accurate over longer distance, so you become more efficient in
medium or long range combat for a short time.

Hero Shield - You can
shield yourself up and absorb extra damage and allow you to grind away at your
enemies.

Explosive Keg – With Explosive Keg you can throw an exploding
barrel at the enemy to blow them away and set them on fire on the last ability
level.

Leg It – You and your mates around you will run faster for a short
period of time. Great for closing the gap between you and your enemy.

I
Eats Grenades – You will eat every explosive thrown at you by the enemy and heal
yourself up with every eaten one, for a period of time.